Love Matters With Leeza Mangaldas

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Love Matters is a podcast produced by The Indian Express and DW, Germany's international broadcaster - that explores love, sex, and relationships in India. Currently hosted by Leeza Mangaldas, India’s top sexuality educator, Love Matters features conversations with remarkable guests whose unique expertise and lived experiences are sure to strike a chord. Each episode will navigate a complex and often taboo topic, unravelling identity, social norms, desire, gender, pleasure, and most of all, the irrepressible force that is love. If you have a question, topic idea, guest suggestion, or feedback, you can email us at [email protected]

In this episode of Love Matters, Dr. Karan Rajan, NHS surgeon and the internet’s favourite doctor, joins host Leeza Mangaldas to tackle men’s sexual health myths head-on. From masturbation and penis size to erectile dysfunction, Dr. Karan debunks pervasive misinformation. They dive deep into the psychological and cultural pressures men face around body image, performance pressure and masculinity. Plus, they discuss the rise of Viagra misuse among young men and the vital link between mental health and sexual well-being. Don’t miss this candid and insightful conversation!

 
Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/

Dr. Karan Rajan's Social handles:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/

 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/

 

X- https://x.com/drkaranrajan

 

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/DrKaran

 

Website - https://www.drkaranrajan.com/

Credits:


Produced by:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Charulata Biswas (IE)
Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)

Researcher & Editor:
Sana Rizvi (DW)

Video Editor:
Praveen Kumar (IE)

Project Manager:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

Executive Producer:
Melanie von Marschalck (DW Life & Style)
Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is a cooperation between The Indian Express and DW, Germany’s international broadcaster.

 Learn more about DW:  
https://www.dw.com

Get in touch [email protected]

We've all been there- curled up in bed, feeling like the world is crashing down after a breakup. But what if the breakup is actually an opportunity for growth? Join Leeza Mangaldas and content creator, actor and writer Merenla Imsong in another episode of Love Matters. They dive into the messy yet transformative world of breakups. From understanding self worth to closures, here's a fresh perspective on healing from a heartbreak.

Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/

Merenla Imsong's Social handles:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/merenla_imsong
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@mimsong1280
Twitter: https://x.com/MerenlaImsong

Credits:
Produced by:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Charulata Biswas (IE)
Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)

Researcher & Editor:
Sana Rizvi (DW)

Audio Editor:
Praveen Kumar (IE)

Project Manager:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

Executive Producer:
Melanie von Marschalck (DW Life & Style)
Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is a cooperation between The Indian Express and DW, Germany’s international broadcaster.

Learn more about DW: https://www.dw.com/

Get in touch: [email protected]

What happens when you discover your true sexuality after tying the knot in a traditional marriage? In this episode of Love Matters, Leeza Mangaldas speaks with standup comedian Anshita Koul about her groundbreaking personal journey. Married in her 20s in a heteronormative setup, Anshita later came out as queer in her 30s. They discuss the complexities of navigating identity, love, and societal expectations while in a committed marriage. How does coming out shift the dynamics of a relationship, and what are the challenges of finding yourself when the world expects you to fit into pre-defined boxes? Tune in to hear Anshita’s candid and humorous take on coming out in a deeply patriarchal society, her evolving perspective on marriage, and how she discovered her true self. Anshita Koul is an internationally touring standup comedian, currently based in Berlin. She also works as a Hindi Producer for the show EcoIndia at DW.

Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/

Anshita Koul's Social handles:
Website - https://anshitakoul.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anshitakoul/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/koulanshita

Credits:

Produced by:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)
Charulata Biswas (IE)

Researcher & Editor:
Sana Rizvi (DW)

Audio edit and mixing:
Suresh Pawar (IE)

Project Manager:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

Executive Producer:
Melanie von Marschalck (DW Life & Style)
Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is a cooperation between The Indian Express and DW, Germany’s international broadcaster.

 Learn more about DW:  
  / dwasia  
https://www.dw.com

Get in touch: lovemattersdw.com

Love Matters is launching a new season soon, featuring amazing guests and exciting topics! We're also thrilled to announce a special podcast episode that will be recorded live at a podcast festival in Berlin, Germany. For the first time ever, our cherished listeners can join the audience for this live recording. So, if you're in Berlin or will be there at the end of August, listen up!

Love Matters is launching a new season soon, featuring amazing guests and exciting topics! We're also thrilled to announce a special podcast episode that will be recorded live at a podcast festival in Berlin, Germany. For the first time ever, our cherished listeners can join the audience for this live recording. So, if you're in Berlin or will be there at the end of August, listen up!

Being bisexual is often met with a whole lot of stereotypes, and there are a lot of misconceptions surrounding that topic, coming from both the heteronormative society and within the queer community. What are the unique challenges of coming out as a bisexual woman in India? What prejudices do bi people confront? And what is it like to navigate straight and queer spaces when you're bisexual?

In this episode of Love Matters, Leeza Mangaldas talks to writer and editor Saumyaa Vohra about her personal experiences. From coming out to yourself and your family to differences in dating men and women, join their insightful and open conversation. They also delve deep into the story of Saumyaa Vohra's book "One Night Only" – one of the few Indian novels to feature a bisexual protagonist. Find out how she came up with the idea and why she portrayed her character deliberately flawed and "the least likeable." Tune in now!

Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/

Saumyaa Vohra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saumyaavohra/

Credits:

Produced by: Patricia Szilagyi (DW), Charulata Biswas (IE)
Research & Guest acquisition: Sana Rizvi (DW)
Project Manager: Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Editorial Support: Shashank Bhargava (IE), Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)
Executive Producer: Melanie von Marschalck (DW Life & Style), Anant Nath Sharma (IE)
Sound Editor: Suresh Pawar (IE)

Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is a cooperation between The Indian Express and DW, Germany’s international broadcaster.

Learn more about DW:https://www.facebook.com/dwasia
https://www.dw.com/

Female pleasure and sex positivity are not often talked about very openly. What does sexual agency look like for women in contemporary India? And how does it differ from the ubiquitous images we see in media coverage and pop culture of the sexually liberated western women? In this episode of Love Matters, host Leeza Mangaldas is in conversation with book author and psychologist Amrita Narayanan about the many nuances of women’s sexuality in the context of a patriarchal society. What can sexual empowerment look like within the Indian context? And how does female pleasure pivot between “rapture and distress”?

Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/
Amrita Narayanan’s X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmritaShrink

Credits:
Produced by: Patricia Szilagyi (DW), Charulata Biswas (IE)
Research & guest acquisition: Sana Rizvi (DW)
Project Manager: Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Editorial Support: Shashank Bhargava (IE), Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)
Executive Producer: Melanie von Marschalck (DW Life & Style), Anant Nath Sharma (IE)
Sound Editor: Suresh Pawar (IE)

Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is a cooperation between The Indian Express and DW, Germany’s international broadcaster.

Learn more about DW:https://www.facebook.com/dwasia
https://www.dw.com/

What’s it like dating as a gay man? And how does it compare to loving men as a cis-hetero woman? In this episode of Love Matters, host Leeza Mangaldas is comparing notes on “loving men” with writer, translator and co-founder of Pink List India, Anish Gawande. From meeting potential partners to power structures within relationships and their personal red flags when dating men. What are the differences and commonalities in relationships with current and previous lovers? And what can mainstream society learn from queer perspectives? Tune in to hear about these topics and many more.

Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/
Anish Gawande’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anishgawande/?hl=en

Credits:
Produced by: Patricia Szilagyi (DW), Charulata Biswas (IE)
Research & guest acquisition: Sana Rizvi (DW)
Project Manager: Sonja Kaun-Trenkler (DW)
Editorial Support: Shashank Bhargava (IE), Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)
Executive Producer: Melanie von Marschalck (DW Life & Style), Anant Nath Sharma (IE)
Sound Editor: Suresh Pawar (IE)

Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is a cooperation between The Indian Express and DW, Germany’s international broadcaster.

Learn more about DW:
https://www.facebook.com/dwasia
https://www.dw.com/

Being a mother often seems to be the inevitable and most desirable role a woman can have in India. The question is never if, but when and how many children a woman will have. But why is this considered the “natural” destiny and the one and only true fulfillment of a woman’s life? How can there be a choice for - or against - motherhood? And what are the challenges for those who do not want to have children? In this episode of Love Matters host Leeza Mangaldas and writer Dr. Amrita Nandy unpack this sensitive subject; looking at how society romanticizes motherhood, the obsession with having biological children as well as finding purpose and kinship beyond being a parent. Join them in their candid and insightful conversation.

Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/
Amrita Nandy’s book - Motherhood and Choice: Uncommon Mothers, Childfree Women - https://amzn.eu/d/64MsN7x

Credits:Produced by: Patricia Szilagyi (DW), Charulata Biswas (IE)
Research & guest acquisition: Sana Rizvi (DW)
Project Manager: Sonja Kaun-Trenkler (DW)
Editorial Support: Shashank Bhargava (IE), Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)
Executive Producer: Melanie von Marschalck (DW Life & Style), Anant Nath Sharma (IE)
Sound Editor: Suresh Pawar (IE)

Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is a cooperation between The Indian Express and DW, Germany’s international broadcaster.

Learn more about DW:https://www.facebook.com/dwasia
https://www.dw.com